Orbit Research Reader 20 User manual

Orbit Reader 20™ User Guide
21st Feb 2022
Version 2.10

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Contents
1INTRODUCTION------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5
2HOW THE ORBIT READER 20 IS USED ---------------------------------------------------------------- 6
2.1 STAND-ALONE MODE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
2.2 REMOTE MODE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
3TRANSCRIBED BRAILLE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
4AUTOMATIC TRANSLATION------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
5TRANSLATE BRAILLE--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
6DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS --------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
7IN THE BOX ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
8FEATURES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8
9ORIENTATION-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
9.1 KEY PLACEMENTS AND USE --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
9.2 PANNING KEYS------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
9.3 8-DOT BRAILLE CELLS---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
10 GETTING STARTED ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
10.1 CHARGING THE DEVICE--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
10.2 POWERING ON AND OFF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
10.3 INSERTING AND FORMATTING THE SD CARD-------------------------------------------------------- 13
10.4 ABOUT MENUS AND FILE NAMES---------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
10.5 ENTERING AND EXITING MENUS----------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
10.6 DEVICE OPERATIONAL MODES ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 14
11 THE MENU----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
11.1 MENU AVAILABILITY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
11.2 MENU OPTIONS------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 15
Battery--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
Cursor Blink (1)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
Sort (Name: Ascend)--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
Split Words (Off) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
Filter Dot 7 (On)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
Wrapping (On)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
Compress Spaces (On) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
Scroll rate (Value) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 18
Load Language---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
Switch Language ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
Encoding------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 19
Ver.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
Bver. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
Serial----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
Reset Defaults----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
USB (HID) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Bluetooth (Auto)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Pair (Just Works) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Emulate (Off)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Mode (Stand-Alone)---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21

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12 STAND-ALONE MODE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
13 FILE MANAGER---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
13.1 FILE MANAGER COMMANDS---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
13.2 MORE ABOUT COPYING AND PASTING FILES-------------------------------------------------------- 24
13.3 FILE MOVEMENT COMMANDS-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24
13.4 FILE TYPES ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24
Supported File Types-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25
13.5 PREPARING FILES --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25
14 THE READER ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25
14.1 READER COMMANDS------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 26
14.2 POWER MOVE FORWARD AND BACK ----------------------------------------------------------------- 28
14.3 FIND BRAILLE--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28
14.4 BRAILLE PACER (AUTO-SCROLL) --------------------------------------------------------------------- 30
15 EDIT BOX ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 30
15.1 EDIT BOX COMMANDS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31
16 THE EDITOR -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31
16.1 EDITOR COMMANDS------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32
16.2 EDITOR BLOCK TEXT COMMANDS -------------------------------------------------------------------- 34
16.3 CONTEXT MENU ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34
17 REMOTE MODE---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35
17.1 BEFORE YOU CONNECT--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36
17.2 USING THE BLUETOOTH CONNECTION --------------------------------------------------------------- 36
17.3 MANAGE CONNECTIONS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37
17.4 CONNECT TO MULTIPLE HOSTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 38
17.5 USB CONNECTION OPTIONS -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38
Human Interface Device (HID –(Orbit))--------------------------------------------------- 39
Human Interface Device (HID) –Braille--------------------------------------------------- 39
Serial----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39
Mass Storage------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 40
17.6 BUFFERING TEXT INPUT TO REMOTE DEVICES ----------------------------------------------------- 40
17.7 IOS DEVICES--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40
Connecting iOS with Bluetooth-------------------------------------------------------------- 41
iOS Resources ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41
iOS Commands --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42
17.8 17.8 MAC COMPUTERS--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43
Connecting Mac with USB-------------------------------------------------------------------- 43
Connecting Mac with Bluetooth ------------------------------------------------------------- 43
Controlling Orbit Reader 20 from Mac----------------------------------------------------- 44
17.9 ANDROID DEVICES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44
Connecting Android with Bluetooth--------------------------------------------------------- 45
Input and Output Text With BrailleBack--------------------------------------------------- 45
BrailleBack Commands ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 46
17.10 CHROMEBOOKS------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 46
Connecting Chromebook with USB -------------------------------------------------------- 46
ChromeVox Settings/Commands----------------------------------------------------------- 46
17.11 FIRE TABLETS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46
17.12 WINDOWS PCS------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 47
Connecting Windows with USB ------------------------------------------------------------- 47
Connecting Windows with Bluetooth------------------------------------------------------- 47
Non-Visual Desktop Access (NVDA) ------------------------------------------------------ 48

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Job Access with Speech (JAWS)----------------------------------------------------------- 49
System Access---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53
Dolphin ScreenReader ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 53
Window-Eyes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 53
Narrator ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 54
18 KEY LOCK COMMAND ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 54
19 SYSTEM ALERTS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55
20 REBOOT THE DEVICE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55
21 DEVICE UPGRADE PROCEDURE---------------------------------------------------------------------- 55
21.1 DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE PACKAGE --------------------------------------------------------------------- 56
21.2 USING THE WINDOWS PC UPGRADE UTILITY ------------------------------------------------------- 56
21.3 USING AN SD CARD TO PERFORM THE UPGRADE-------------------------------------------------- 59
Troubleshooting--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60
22 LANGUAGE OPTIONS (LOCALIZATION) ------------------------------------------------------------ 61
22.1 GET LOCALIZATION FILES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 61
22.2 UPLOAD EXISTING LOCALIZATION FILES ------------------------------------------------------------- 62
22.3 SWITCH LOCALIZATION FILES-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 62
23 TROUBLESHOOTING -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 62
23.1 EXERCISING THE PINS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 63
23.2 GENERATING A DEBUG LOG ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 64
24 BATTERY USE AND REPLACEMENT----------------------------------------------------------------- 64
25 ACCESSORIES INFORMATION------------------------------------------------------------------------- 65
26 ORBIT READER 20 CLEANING TIPS------------------------------------------------------------------ 65
27 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 65
28 APPENDICES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 66
28.1 APPENDIX A-COMPUTER BRAILLE CHART---------------------------------------------------------- 66
28.2 APPENDIX B-PROPER TRADEMARK NOTICE AND ATTRIBUTION--------------------------------- 69
Hardware Limited Warranty ------------------------------------------------------------------ 70
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS--------------------------------------------------------- 70
28.3 APPENDIX C-FCC INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------------------- 72
FCC Notice ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 72
FCC Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 73
29 FURTHER INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 73

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Note: This user guide is applicable to software version vB0.00.00.64r03 and
onwards.
1 Introduction
The Orbit Reader 20 is a portable, refreshable braille display and stand-alone
reader with the following features:
•a line of 20 braille cells with pins that arrange into the required pattern to
accurately represent any six- or eight-dot braille code, in any language,
and for any discipline
•reads the contents of files on an SD™ (Secure Digital) card for Stand-
Alone mode
•remote connectivity to PCs and mobile devices for use with a screen
reader
•simple editing functions
•signage-quality braille

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2 How the Orbit Reader 20 Is Used
2.1 Stand-Alone Mode
Content stored on an SD card is read in one of two ways:
•sent by library
•prepared on computer and copied to the device
In Stand-Alone mode, the Orbit Reader 20 displays the content of files stored on
an SD card. It does not do any translation or interpretation. You prepare the files
ahead of time on your computer, then store them on the SD card. For example, if
you want to read in Unified English Braille (UEB), prepare the UEB transcribed
title on your computer and then store it on the card.
2.2 Remote Mode
Connect the device to a computer or portable device with a screen reader and
then do one of the following:
•read commercially available titles on Kindle™, Adobe® Digital Editions, or
iBooks® application programs.
•employ any accessible technology for browsing, utilities, and education.
The screen reader translates the text into the braille code of choice.
Important: The Orbit Reader 20 is designed to automatically exercise the braille
dots if has been idle for more than 24 hours. This helps keep the dots running
smoothly and prolongs their life. All dots are raised and lowered three times
during the exercise cycle, which takes about 4 to 5 seconds to complete. If the
device continues to remain idle, the cycle will repeat every 24 hours,
approximately
3 Transcribed Braille
There are multiple sources for files transcribed into high quality braille. Below are
some examples.
•National Library Service (NLS) provides professionally transcribed,
formatted files through the Web Braille project.
•American Printing House for the Blind (APH) transcribes textbooks for
K-12 students.
•National Braille Press (NBP) produces braille books, textbooks, tests,
and information for adults and children.
•Louis Database lists titles produced by over 160 organizations.

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4 Automatic Translation
In addition to professionally transcribed titles, you may also use dynamic
translation to obtain braille.
Automatically translated braille may be appropriate for some forms of reading.
•NFB-NEWSLINE® is a free audio information service, providing
downloadable Braille files of up-to-the-minute content from over 400
national, international, and state newspapers.
•Bookshare® dynamically generates braille formatted files from the
titles in its library.
5 Translate Braille
•BrailleBlaster™ is a full-featured transcription software package for
creating quality formatted braille.
•DAISY™ Pipeline provides a comprehensive solution for converting text
documents into accessible formats, including braille PEF (Portable
Embosser Format).
Send to Braille is a shortcut that adds braille to the Windows® Send To menu,
which can convert files on your computer into unformatted BRL (Braille Ready
Format) files.
6 Documentation Conventions
For consistency and clarity, this documentation uses the following conventions.
Braille keys are indicated by number. For example, if the documentation
indicates Dot 1, it shows: Dot 1.
If multiple braille keys are required, the documentation indicates those keys by
showing the numbers separated by a space like this: Dots 1 4.
When modifier keys are used, the documentation separates the modifiers from
the rest of the keys with a plus (+) sign like this: Space + Dot 1. Recall that
modifiers, like the Shift key on a regular QWERTY keyboard, are keys you hold
down while pressing another key. This modifies the effect of the pressed key. On
a braille keyboard, Space is often used as a modifier to alter the effect of the
input keys.
Key mnemonics are written in capital letters for emphasis but are typed in braille
lowercase (unless otherwise stated). When one key follows another, the two keys
are shown with a comma between them. For example, the command Select, M

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means to press and release the Select key, then press and release M (Dots 1 3
4) simultaneously.
The Up, Down, Right, and Left directional buttons on the navigation pad are
interchangeably referred to as arrows, buttons, arrow buttons, and arrow keys.
All messages from the device are preceded with Dots 2 5, 2 5 and a space. In
the documentation, this is indicated by a double hyphen.
The words Keys and Buttons are used interchangeably.
In the descriptions of each Menu option, this documentation indicates the default
setting.
Any reference to navigation by “page” while in Stand-Alone mode only means
navigation by 1000 characters (page = 1000 characters).
7 In the Box
In addition to the basic package that includes Orbit Reader 20 and the printed
quick start guide, the following accessories are available for sale:
•Standard-A to Micro-B USB cable
•AC adapter
•SD card
•Braille Quick-Start Guide
Check that all purchased items are in the box that you have received.
8 Features
These are a few of the features the Orbit Reader 20 has to offer
•20 refreshable eight-dot braille cells
•Eight Braille Input keys and Space bar
•Navigation pad with four directional buttons (Up, Down, Left, Right) and
the Select button
•Micro-B USB charging port
•SD card slot
•2 Panning rocker keys
•Bluetooth® wireless technology
•User-replaceable, rechargeable batteries

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9 Orientation
Orientation to the positioning of buttons, keys, cells, and slots is important for
understanding how the device operates and how you input and receive
information on the device.
To begin exploration of the Orbit Reader, place the device on a flat surface in
front of you with the row of braille cells closest to you. This is the proper
operational orientation.
As you reach around from the front to the back of the device, from left to right,
there is the Power button (left), an SD card slot (middle), and a Micro-B USB port
(right). (Image is reversed in photo.) They are all recessed in an area in the left
half of the back edge. The Power button sticks out enough to make it easy to
identify. The SD card slot has two small bumps directly below it and the USB port
has one bump below it.
The SD card slot is a standard type with spring feedback. The SD card is
inserted with the card connector fingers facing down. To release the card, press
in and remove your finger to allow the card to pop out.

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The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the device.
9.1 Key Placements and Use
When properly oriented, the braille cells are closest to you. The Panning keys are
at each end of the braille display. See Panning Keys section for more
information.
For orientation purposes, there are three slightly raised tick marks located above
the braille cells. These orientation marks are spaced by every fifth braille cell. For
example, the first tick mark from the left is between the fifth and sixth braille cell.
Moving toward the top and away from you, find a row of three keys, with a wider
one - in the middle. The wide key is the Space bar. The Dot 7 input key is to the
left of the Space Bar, and the Dot 8 input key is to the right of the Space Bar.
As you continue toward the top of the face of the display, there is a navigation
pad in the middle, between the Braille Input keys and Space bar.
The navigation pad contains the four directional arrow buttons (Up, Down, Left,
Right) and the Select button.
The six traditional braille input keys are aligned horizontally along the top edge of
the face of the display, Dots 3 2 1 on the left and Dots 4 5 6 on the right.